The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1887-12-22
GOSSIP FROM GREENSBORO.
A Breezy fBatchsof News from the "Cjt.
of FIawerso

GREENSBORO, Dec. 19.-The dispatch |
with which the tragedy enacted here few |
nights since has been introduced into the |
courts is remarkable. Guilford Superior
Court was in session at the time the fatal |
shooting occurred, and within As hours af-
ter the killing of Crittendon, witnesses had
been summoned and examined and true
bill was found against o. G. Morgan and
William Brame for the murder. 1t is not
probable, however, that the case will be
tried at the present term of court as there is
too much feeling and excitement rife to ad-
NIT of fair trial. Morgan and Brame are
now both in jail. Morgan's father arrived
in the city few days ago and the most
powerful array of legal talent to be found in
North Carolina has been employed by the
defendants in the persons of Col. James T.
Morehead and Col. James E. Boyd, of this
city, and Judge Ruffin, of Hill,boro.
The occurrence is still the subject of the
intensest interest and of much speculation
and discussion. The question which re-
mains undecided is whether Morgan intend
ed to murder Crittendon in cold blsod or
whether he acted in self defense. Morgan
claims that Crittendon fred at him first
when he came cut of the. saloon door, strik-
ing hi IA in the arm. On the other hand
some of those who witnessed the affair state
that Crittendon did not shoot until Morgan
had first fred, and others say that he did
not shoot at all. All were more or less in
toxicated and their testimony is most unsat-
,cfo i'll, Al
shot through the arm, and two chambers of
Crittendons pistol were found to be empty
upon examination. The truth is hard TO
get at and opinion is much divided as to who
is to blame in the fatal affair. 1t is the gem
eral opinion mere that not much blame
should attach to Brame for the part he took
and if convicted his sentence will be light.
The Greensboro Cornet Band, for several
months suspended, has been recognized
upon frmer basis than ever. Mr.. Joseph
NJ. Reece, who is one Of the finest musicians
in the State has been elected musical direc-
tor, and several musicians of reputation are
numbered ap1ong the members. Greensboro
has always taken especial pride in its band
and the new organization promises to fully
sustain the reputation of the past.
Two negro boys, Rufe Trotter and Dick
White, who rocked an excursion train
which came here from Reidsville last Sep
TENDER, have been sentenced to two years
each in the pententiary.
THE NEGRO KNEW LAW.
Charley Cotton, col, who is assistant jani-
tor of the Federal Court Building seems to
be we'll posted in Federal law. 1t
appears that at the last term of federal
court he heard Judge Dick charge the grand
jury that assaults, batteries, etc, committed
in the government building are equitable
only in the United States Court, and accor-
dinghy when Henry Lindsay, colored, called
around the other morning to see if it was
convenient for Charley to pay little bill
the latter Invited him into the basement
and proceeded to give him a good old-fash-
ioned "walloping", and when Policeman
Weatherly applied to Mayor King for war
rant for Charley it was found that the war
rant could not be issued, but that Un tied
States commissioner would have to bind the
accused over to the next term of United
States Court.
The famous lecturer, Sam Small, will de-
liver lecture in this city on Thursday
night, the 22nd Inst.
Mr.. E. NJ. Caldcleugh, of this city, has in
his possession the bride bit which belonged
to his great-gra ndfather, Major Andrew
Caldcleugh, who was quarter master to Gen
eral Washington in the Revolutionary war.
The bit has Major CaIdcleugh's monogram,
"a. CT, engraved upon it, and is silver-pIa-
ted.
The Weekly Craftsue1n the organ of the
Knights of Labor, published here, has sus-
pended.
POLITICAL TALK.
As the question of who shall be the next
Governor begins to be agitated, the fact
seems to be developing that Judge John A.
Gilmer, ofthis city, is about the most popu-
lar candidate for the Office in this section.
1t is also conceded that Col. James T. More
head will receive the Democratic nomina-
ton for Congressman from this district, and
better selection could not be made. Col
james f. Boyd will probably be the Repub-
lican nominee. Both are among the abiest
men of their respective parties in the State,
and if tie contest is between them you will
ses the fire fly.
On Thursday night last, Mr.. Sam Gilmer
and Miss Ola Brown of this city were united
in matrimony. G. o. A.
The directors of the Roanoke anu
Southern Railroad Company will meet in
Winston at ten o'clock Thursday, December
10Th.
A gentleman from Charlottesville, Va,
has been in the city several days trying to
secure the right-of-way to run street cars in
Winston-Salem.
The largest stock Of fire works, fancy and
plain candies, sugar fruits and toys, eatables
| and novelties of every description that has
ever been brought to the city for Xmas.
| Don't forget to come and see us, they must
| soldbe Yours anx 10 Us TO please,
F.B. EFfRD
Main Street. Winston, n C
wv. B. Williamson has opened one Of
| the handsomest stock of Christmas novelties
| eyer brought TO Winston. Ia books he has
elegant ILLUSTRATED original etchings, and
| poems; set; of Scit's novels; histories and
| something to please e.eryhody. Autograph
| and scrap albums in great variety. His
| plush goods, manicure, toilet and smok-
ing sets music boxes, por' folios, &c. are